“The embrace of artificial intelligence (AI) from Indian creators has been much more aggressive and fast than anywhere in the world. And I think it’s because we believe that AI is a creator tool,” Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said at The Indian Express’ Express Adda, adding that Indian storytellers see AI as a way to bring ambitious projects to the screen that might otherwise not get made. During the conversation, Sarandos recalled that Netflix’s vision came long before the technology was ready. AI as a creator tool, not a cost-saving shortcutThe most detailed part of the conversation centred on use of AI in production. Sarandos said Indian filmmakers have taken to AI tools faster than creators anywhere else he’s seen.